Hi I was woundering how i could make my f150 4x2 look like the stock 4x4. I know that a spindle lift is an option but does it look bad without a rear block. I i think i might want to go higher than the stock 4x4 but am conserned that my truck will be unstable on the road. is there a way that I can lifts my truck and make it stable at the same time. the tires ii like are the 33x11.50x16 thornbirds can they fit on stock rims or do I need new ones.

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1999 F150 REG.CAB BLACK 2WD SPORT 4.2 LITER V6,FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 DUAL EXHUAST, K&N FILTERCHARGER, MANIKS GRILLE GUARD, PIONEER DEH-P4000 CD PLAYER WITH 4 3WAY SPEAKERS.



[This message has been edited by JDm (edited 04-19-2000).]

 

Check out CCLA's truck, it's real cool. I can't answer you but remeber to change your gear ratio with the bigger tires.

 

stock photos


some good flex
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1999 F150 REG.CAB BLACK 2WD SPORT 4.2 LITER V6,FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 DUAL EXHUAST, K&N FILTERCHARGER, MANIKS GRILLE GUARD, PIONEER DEH-P4000 CD PLAYER WITH 4 3WAY SPEAKERS.

 

JDm-
Why wouldn't you put in the rear blocks with the spindle lift? That doesn't make any sense. I went a week w/o a rear lift after I completed the front spindles and it felt kind of weird! It's a lot better now that I have the rear level.

Don't worry about unstableness! The ride is fine. As for the tires, I don't think the 11.5s will fit on the stock wheel but I'm no tire expert. I'm about to find out if the 285s will fit on mine.

As for the gear change with bigger tires, it's not necessary even with the 4.2. I was with ccla last weekend and he didn't have any problem keeping up with the V8s and he has a 4.2 with 35s. John, correct me if I'm wrong!

Nice truck JDm.

 

how much rear lift did you put on, is an add a leaf big enough. I know that my truck rides 21/2inches lower in the front now so if i get 3 inches in front and 1 inch in the rear will it be level. If I get new rims can I fit the 33x11.50's on a 16x8 in rim. have you noticed that you feel more unstable in tight turns. if so how can I make it more stable. Is it wourth getting a new sway-a-way bar in the front.

thanks for the Help
JDm


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1999 F150 REG.CAB BLACK 2WD SPORT 4.2 LITER V6,FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 DUAL EXHUAST, K&N FILTERCHARGER, MANIKS GRILLE GUARD, PIONEER DEH-P4000 CD PLAYER WITH 4 3WAY SPEAKERS.



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JDm-
I put an add-a-leaf in the rear and that leveled it out with the front. I haven't felt the slightest bit of change in my ride, including stability.

After the spindles, you will be able to fit your new rims and 33s.

Franks&beans gave some good suggestions too.

 

Say I was to get the spindle lift and a 3inch body lift could i run 33x15x16. I kow that you can fit 35's with that lift but i would rather have 33's that are 15 inches wide.

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1999 F150 REG.CAB BLACK 2WD SPORT 4.2 LITER V6,FLOWMASTER SERIES 40 DUAL EXHUAST, K&N FILTERCHARGER, MANIKS GRILLE GUARD, PIONEER DEH-P4000 CD PLAYER WITH 4 3WAY SPEAKERS.

 

35's WILL NOT fit under a 2wd with spindles and a body lift. I thought they would but we ended up adding a 1" Coil spacer in the front a total of 3" of blocks in the rear and had to do some trimming inside the front fender well behind the black wheel liners.

 

thanks but I dont want to fit 35's just 33x15's

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JDm,
If you are worried about stability w/ your truck, consider installing the Hellwig rear anti sway bar. I can guarantee it will reduce any instability in terms of body roll. If you also want to improve the ride, install the Edelbrock shocks.
There is no need to replace the OEM front sway bar. Some list members have replaced the OEM rubber bushings for the polyurethane enegry suspension ones, and said that improves the handling. I am will be installing the energy suspension bushing soon.

BTW Summitt Racing, and JC Whitney sells the Hellwig sway bar

F&B's

PS my truck sits a tab higher than a stock 4X4 w/ the Off Road Package

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98 F-150 XLT, SC, SWB, 2WD, Pac. Grn., 4.2L auto, 4.10 gears w/ LS, Tow Pkg., BFG AT's 265/75/16, K&N air filter, Dynomax Super Turbo muffler, Superchip, Edelbrock shocks, Hellwig rear sway bar, 3" body lift, signal mirrors, ...tons of cosmetic products

 

hey guys, i'm still trying to decide if i want to lift my truck or just get some 285/60/18's. the main thing that is keeping me from lifting it is i just don't think the 4.2L has enough power. JDm have you considered this? i know CCLA has a manual tranny and is planning on doing a gear swap, but unfortanely i don't and won't have either. also, do y'all think the 285/60/18's would look stupid with the spindle lift? thanks in adavance for any opinions or suggestions.

***JasoN***

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Oxford White 1998 F-150 STX, reg. cab, flareside, 4.2, auto, 3.55s, tint, Prestige alarm, Bel radar detector, Pioneer CD player, 4 Polk 5x7's, Stull billet grille and bumper insert, Flowmaster exhaust, K&N airfilter, V-Tech Tailight Covers(painted to match truck), removed factory mud flaps, Clear Corner Lenses, DJM shackles, Billet Oval Mirror, Billet Antenna FUTURE MODS: 3in body lift, 3in spindle lift, 34in MIckey Thompsons . . . GIG'EM AGGIES

PICTURE: http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/98STX/mytruck.jpg

 

i have thought about doing this to mine but then i decided to buy a 4x4 and save myself the trouble.here is a picture of my truck.its for sale by the way.email me if you are interested.<a href="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=656031&a=4783975">
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